La Verne Lopes

Ellwood City,PA

Summary

Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive. Detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and talented working positively with scientific teams. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated QC,& Research laboratory Technician professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior QC and Research Laboratory Technician

Preservation Technologies L.P.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA

12.1995 - 09.2022

Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

General Chemistry Technician and Analysis

Antech Laboratory A Subdivision Of Earth Sciences A

Export , PA

12.1992 - 12.1995

Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
Applied chemistry knowledge and Technique that is applicable for an
environmental laboratory of those test are but not limited to pH, conductivity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids , bacteria testing are some of the many test in this laboratory. All together there were over 100 test we could be required to perform .
Analyzed waste water from steel mills to evaluate if there could be anything bad for the environment.
Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
Assessed organic and inorganic compounds to identify chemical properties.
Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid through test procedure's and using them in aa safe manor.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Science

Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA

09.1989

Dean's List
Relevant Coursework: General college chemistry 2 semesters & 2 semesters or Organic Chemistry &Engineering Science 4 semesters 3 semesters of calculus and differential Equations .

Skills

Laboratory Safety Procedures
Laboratory Instrumentation
Data Research and Analysis
Routine Inspections
Performing Lab Tests

Microsoft Excel
Knowledgeable in Chemistry
Quality Assurance and Control
Microbiologic Testing

Timeline

Senior QC and Research Laboratory Technician - Preservation Technologies L.P.

12.1995 - 09.2022

General Chemistry Technician and Analysis - Antech Laboratory A Subdivision Of Earth Sciences A

12.1992 - 12.1995

Community College of Allegheny County - Associate of Applied Science, Engineering Science